Category: Lifestyle

Kombo Naz and Ruth S in their overall and wellies holding up the fresh lettuce they had just picked

Explainer: Peer mentoring matters

Experience has shown us that visually impaired young people are best supported by those that have personal experiences of living with a visual impairment. The mentor role can be hugely rewarding – supporting others, while boosting your own self-development and confidence too.

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Resource: Q&A on 16+ transition to 6th form/college

The transition from a familiar school setting to 6th form or college can be daunting, learning to navigate a new setting. Meeting new people and advocating for your needs with new teachers can feel like a roadblock to your education. In this Q&A three of our LOOK Mentors met to chat about their experience.

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LOOK Life Hacks Resource Hair and Makeup Styling Tips, image of pots of makeup and make up brushes laid out on colourful paper

LOOK Life Hacks – Hair and Make-up styling tips.

On one of the hottest days of the year, we welcomed award-winning session stylist Anna Cofone to talk to Shani Dutta from LOOK about how to care for our hair.
Shani also shared her beauty and makeup secrets from her time as Beauty Ambassador at Bare Minerals.

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LOOK music group online free, bi-monthly 6-7 pm, an image of a drum kit, headphones, keyboard and guitar all with music notes coming from them.

LOOK Music Group

Free online music group for under 18-year-old VI young people.
This month we’ll be joined by avid music fans & LOOK mentors Syd and Warren to chat about how to get the most out of attending live concerts.

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LOOK Summer Holiday Activity Planner.

The summer holiday season is just around the corner – or maybe for some of you it’s already here– and once again we’ve created a bumper list of activities taking place all around the UK for blind and visually impaired children and young people.

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